MORTEN is an iconic DJ/producer who is credited with co-creating the Future Rave sound, having also released genre-defining tracks such as Kill the Vibes, Dreams, and Portrait and had his music remixed by the likes of Kölsch. ARTBAT, meanwhile, are a Ukranian duo best-known for their distinctive Techno and House sounds, having released instantly recognizable tracks such as Best of Me and Love Is Gonna Save Us. Now, these incredible artists have come together to create a brand new Future Rave / Melodic House and Techno music song that is perfectly suited and tailored for a festival mainstage. The track in question is called MORTEN & ARTBAT – Culture, and it sees the artists fusing their unique styles in order to create an exciting and energetic sound.
Right from the outset, MORTEN & ARTBAT – Culture sets itself apart as a distinctive musical statement, kicking off with a sharp, danceable synth melody that immediately catches the attention of the listener. The song builds around this synth melody for much of its three and a half minute duration, also bringing in some bold, impactful vocal samples to take the track to the next level. “Let’s do it for the culture / fly high like a vulture” are some of the most memorable lyrics added by this vocal sample, which the artists cleverly use as a key part of the track’s enticing build-up. At around the two and a half minute mark, these vocals once again give way to that punchy, electrifying synth melody, with a deep, danceable bass line and high-energy rhythms also keeping the momentum going right until the end.
Having listened to MORTEN & ARTBAT – Culture, few would deny that this brand new Future Rave / Melodic House and Techno music song is pure mainstage material this summer’s festivals; with its pulsating energy and memorable vocal samples, it has also surely once again put these artists on the map as two of the most creative names in EDM right now.Â